Faction Seattle Hire’s Kimo Cole

Kimo Cole recently accepted the job as Retail General Manager at FactionSeattle, a retailer of snowboards, skateboards, clothes and shoes. Kimo,who grew up skateboarding in the Seattle area is just coming from workingwith Steve Klassen at Wave Rave in California. Before that he worked withJay Moore at World Boards in Montana.

“I’m really excited to learn from Tim and Stephanie Pogue and get back tothe Northwest and shred the Gnar” Kimo said on his first day on the job. Hewill be responsible for all aspects of retail operations and managementincluding buying, sales management and promotions.

“Tim and I met Kimo way back when sliding on railings was actually a newthing and Peter Line was like 9 years old or something”, said StephaniePogue. “Tim and I are really excited to have his experience and industryknowledge here at Faction and look forward to shredding with him thiswinter!”

Tim Pogue was businesslike as usual and said, “The first thing we want Kimoto focus on is building up our Soap Shoe and “Heelie’s” business, after thatit’s on to the scooter and rollerblade departments for a total overhaul, andour fingerboard department is in shambles – he’s got a lot to do.”

For questions and comments please email our new public relations manager,Smika Kindi. He can be reached at smika@factionseattle.com Or you cancontact Kimo at Kimo@factionseattle.com